All articles by Niamh Leonard-Bedwell – Page 52
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NewsGood Food Programme recruits seven new challenger brands
Each will receive a £15,000 equity-free grant and benefit from two years of specialised branding support
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NewsTesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda and Aldi recall savoury pastries over contamination fears
A total of 20 SKUs have been recalled
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KVI TrackerDurum wheat shortages set to push up the price of pasta
Production of durum wheat has fallen by as much as 20% year-on-year in Canada – the largest global exporter of the crop
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NewsBatchelors adds instant Cook with Noodles duo for time-poor Brits
The NPD is intended to be mixed with protein and vegetables to create a ‘wholesome, quick meal’, said Batchelors
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NewsUnilever eyes UK launch for frozen yoghurt brand Yasso
It has applied to register the name ‘Yasso’ as a trademark with the IPO
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NewsItsu kicks off noodle innovation push with launch of new ranges
It has added three new ranges in the hope of encouraging UK consumers to ‘eat noodles as much as they eat pasta’
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NewsSt Pierre recalls breakfast pastries due to mould fears
It has issued point-of-sale notices to its consumers, recalling 6 Pains Au Chocolat packs marked with several date codes
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NewsTesco becomes first retailer to cover VAT on period pants
It comes after the retailer last week joined the ‘Say pants to the tax’ campaign, calling on the government to reclassify period pants as a menstrual product
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NewsTetley owner enters breakfast cereals with muesli made from millet
Millet was a ‘nutritional and environmentally friendly crop that contributes to sustainable farming worldwide,’ said Tata Consumer Products
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NewsAsda adds 132-strong ingredients range aimed at home cooks
Shoppers can scan the QR codes on larger packs in the range, which will redirect them to Asda’s online recipes
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NewsMars Wrigley shrinks Starburst packs, citing rising costs
The confectionery giant has removed approximately three sweets from each Starburst pouch
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NewsProper Snacks launches KFC co-branded popcorn
The NPD is flavoured with KFC’s staple herb and spice mix
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NewsMackie’s appoints Jordan Noble as people & development manager
Noble said she would ‘implement a tailored, dedicated people and development strategy that can take the organisation forward’
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NewsASA raps Napolina for ‘exaggerating’ prize fund in Tesco promotion
The Princes-owned ingredients brand gave out just one £500 voucher from an advertised total prize fund of £125,000
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NewsCampaigners call for child-friendly packaging ban on sugary cereals and yoghurts
While there were restrictions in place to prevent the ‘irresponsible advertising’ of HFSS foods, there was ‘an evident loophole’ regarding product packaging, said Action on Sugar
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NewsDole launches ambient fruit jelly pot duo for kids
Both jellies are made with real fruit juice and contain pineapple and papaya pieces
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NewsOld el Paso ramps up ‘healthy’ offering with Extra Thin tortillas
The reduced-calorie wraps offered ‘the same softness and flexibility’ Old el Paso’s original tortillas, according to the brand
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NewsHoly Moly doubles down on ‘offensive’ guacamole campaign
The brand handed out tubs of its cold-pressed guacamole – which it referred to as ‘Colombia’s purest export’ – in London last month
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NewsSHS Group appoints Arthur Richmond as CEO
Richmond has taken over from Elaine Birchall, who stepped down earlier this month after eight years at the helm of the business
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NewsBear adds Fruit Splits snacks for older children
As well as being ‘tasty and better-for-you’, the snacks had a ‘fun and educational element’, containing collectible science cards